Chinese man makes tiny car for $600

Restaurant owner Qu Zhibo spent three years building this cool looking little car in his spare time. It cost about $600 in parts.

“I am a military fan, my design is inspired by armored command vehicle. I am thinking painting it camouflage to make it look more of a real thing.” Said Qu. As for craftsmanship, everything from engine cover, seats, car skin etc are completely handmade by Qu himself, except for steering wheel, tires, tank and engine which are bought parts.

It could have to do with superstition. In China, 7 is associated with togetherness and perseverance. 8, meanwhile, is more closely associated with wealth and prosperity. In that context, 8 slots is more appropriate for a business owner’s car grille.

if more of us were not AFRAID of the “RULES” and would make things like this, even if it was a fail, MAKE things, we would have more creativity and inventiveness. Rather than buying premade plastic consumer schlock. Hooray! Make a car! Hooray!